Senior Supervisor, Project Engineering

About the role

The Senior Supervisor, Project Engineering leads and directs the effective scheduling, planning, organization, and deployment of design resources used in the delivery of capital projects relating to electrical substations. Projects may include asset replacements, substation expansions, protection system upgrades, new greenfield and/or brownfield substation sites, etc.

Responsibilities

• Leads and motivates a professional, high-performance work team of substation designers/drafting technicians, prioritizing work and allocating resources to ensure results are delivered in line with expectations and customer needs.
• Provides technical support for new and existing substation construction projects, which may include the review and approval of engineering drawings, manufacturer drawings, and equipment specifications associated with substation capital projects.
• Prepares or contributes to the development, technical content, and implementation of National Grid’s Substation Engineering and Design philosophy, standards and procedures; identifies risks and puts in place actions to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for delivering the Substation Engineering and Design capital work plan and for the monitoring and reporting on performance of Substation Engineering and design projects.
• Supports various departments including Operations, Planning, Project Management, Engineering, and others as needed.
• Implements the terms of the existing Local Union 97 Labor Agreement.
• Resolves technical issues that may arise in substation projects, as needed.
• Works in a team environment and promotes team effectiveness by providing technical guidance and coaching, communicating expectations to the team, and delegating assignments.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school with knowledge of power systems.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an engineering and/or design field related to power systems, substation engineering, or operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, ProjectWise, and SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with company substation standards and processes.
• Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI Standards, NESC and NEC (as applicable).
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives and town/city officials in a positive, team building manner.
• Strong leadership skills (qualified candidates must be capable of directing, supervising, coaching, developing, mentoring and training staff).
• Ability to gain knowledge of National Grid operational policies and procedures, decision making authority, etc.
• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver Policy.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited engineering school with knowledge of power systems.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an engineering and/or design field related to power systems, substation engineering, or operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, ProjectWise, and SAP.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with company substation standards and processes.
• Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI Standards, NESC and NEC (as applicable).
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, regulatory representatives and town/city officials in a positive, team building manner.
• Strong leadership skills (qualified candidates must be capable of directing, supervising, coaching, developing, mentoring and training staff).
• Ability to gain knowledge of National Grid operational policies and procedures, decision making authority, etc.
• Valid Driver's License with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver Policy.